Sacred Heart Catholic High School vs The King Edward VI School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 22 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,424 students
The King Edward VI School
Morpeth · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,426 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | The King Edward VI School Morpeth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #54 of 185 | #15 of 185 |
| National rank | #1388 of 4,090 | #648 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 1,424 | 1,426 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,424 | 1,426 |
| Free school meals | 42.4% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.1 | 52.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.6% | 57.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.8% | 78.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.40 | 4.54 |
| A level points per entry | 35.4 | 36.9 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Morpeth |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.sacredheart-high.org | www.kevi.info |
The verdict
- •The King Edward VI School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.2 vs 61.9).
- •The King Edward VI School is the larger school with 1,426 students compared with 1,424.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic High School is girls and The King Edward VI School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sacred Heart Catholic High School better than The King Edward VI School?
On the Success Index (England), The King Edward VI School ranks higher (79.2 vs 61.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Sacred Heart Catholic High School and The King Edward VI School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Morpeth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic High School: 1,424. The King Edward VI School: 1,426. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic High School and The King Edward VI School rank in North East?
Sacred Heart Catholic High School is 54th of 185 and The King Edward VI School is 15th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).